What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?
Leaky Gut Syndrome (
intestinal permeability) is not a
disease but rather an intestinal dysfunction that underlies many
different illnesses and symptoms. However, Leaky gut syndrome is
actually poorly recognized but yet an extremely common problem.
There are several digestive functions that are affected simultaneously. Here are
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What causes Leaky Gut Syndrome?
Leaky gut syndrome results in an increase in the so-called
permeability of the mucosal intestinal lining to luminal macro
molecules. In other words, large spaces develop between the cells of
the gut wall and this allows bacteria, toxins and food to leak in.
What happens next with Leaky Gut Syndrome?
Once the lining of the digestive tract becomes inflamed or
damaged it disrupts the way the digestive system functions. The spaces
that open up allow large food antigens to be absorbed into the body,
which are regarded as 'foreign' to the body's defense system. This
results in the production of antibodies against what was once harmless
and innocuous foods. This is how
food allergies are
created as well as new symptoms with target organs. e.g. arthritis
and
fibromyalgia.
What can I do for Leaking Gut?
Genova Intestinal
Permeability Test will assist in making an accurate evaluation of leaky gut syndrome.
Microbiology
evaluation home stool test shows overgrowth of fungus, bacteria and parasites. It will also tell you what natural products are effective in getting rid of them.
Digestive aids like:
assist in restoring the integrity of the mucosal lining of
the digestive tract.
Read more on Leaky Gut Syndrome (Intestinal Permeability).
Avoid Unhealthy Food if you have Leaky Gut Syndrome
Poor food choices not only cause Leaky Gut Syndrome
but may lead to food sensitivities as well. Processed foods are low in
nutrients and fiber and often contain lots of food additives, unhealthy
fats and sugar. This creates an alkaline intestinal pH and a slow waste
transit time.
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Symptoms of the Inflamed Gut associated with Leaky Gut Syndrome
- It does not absorb nutrients and foods properly so it may
result in fatigue and bloating.
- When the detoxification pathways that line the gut are
compromised, chemical sensitivity may also occur.
- The leaking of toxins also burdens the liver so that the
body is less able to handle everyday chemicals.
- Carrier proteins are also damaged so nutrient deficiencies
occur which cause a variety of symptoms:
- Magnesium deficiency causes muscle spasms
and fibromyalgia
- Copper deficiency leads to high cholesterol
and Osteoarthritis
- Zinc deficiency leads to malabsorption which causes hair
loss and some eye
disorders (macular degeneration)
Inflamed Gut Lining because of Leaky Gut Syndrome
When the gut
lining is inflamed the protective coating of lgA
(immunoglobulin A) is negatively affected. The
body is unable to ward off bacteria, viruses and parasites as well as
fungus and yeasts like Candida. These pathogenic bad organisms then
pass from the gut cavity into the bloodstream and set up infection
anywhere else in the body.
Formation of Antibodies with Leaky Gut Syndrome
Formation of antibodies may occur. They leak across
and look similar to antigens on our own tissues. So when an antibody is
made to attack it, it also attacks the tissue. This is possibly how
auto-immune and chronic disease like Crohns Disease, Rheumatoid
arthritis, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and Thyroiditis start.
Formation of Toxins with Leaky Gut Syndrome
Together these conditions encourage the formation of
toxins. These toxins can also cause leaks. When food particles escape
through the leaks into the blood stream, the immune system senses them
as a threat (an antigen), and results in food sensitivities.
Leaky Gut Syndrome may cause confusion, memory loss, and 'brain fog'
In addition to the creation of food allergies, the
bloodstream is flooded by bacteria, fungi and parasites that, in the
healthy state, would not be able to penetrate the protective barrier of
the gut. These microbes and their toxins, if present in large enough
amounts, can overwhelm the liver's ability to detoxify. This results in
symptoms such as confusion, memory loss, and 'brain fog'.
The following may lead to Leaky Gut Syndrome (Intestinal
Permeability):
- Antibiotics - because they lead to the overgrowth of abnoraml flora
in the gastrointestinal tract (bacteria, parasites,
candida,
fungi)
- Alcohol and caffeine (strong gut irritants)
- Foods and beverages contaminated by parasites like
Giardia lamblia, cryptosporidium, blastocystis hominis and others
- Foods and beverages contaminated by bacteria like helicobacter
pylori, klebsiella, citrobacter, pseudomonas and others
- Chemicals in fermented and processed food (dyes,
preservatives, peroxidized fats)
- Enzyme deficiencies (e.g. celiac disease, lactase deficiency causing
lactose intolerance)
- NSAIDS
(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ASA, ibuprofen,
indomethacin, etc.
- Prescription corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone,
hydrocortisone, DepoMedrol, etc.)
- High
refined carbohydrate diet (e.g. candy bars, cookies, cake,
soft drinks, white bread)
- Prescription hormones like the birth control pill
- Mold and fungal mycotoxins in stored grains, fruit and refined
carbohydrates
- Dysbiosis and Gastrointestinal Disease
- Chemo-therapy and radiation therapy causing immune overload
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